Musical chairs in the Waterberg
It's a case of trading places among the aspirant coal miners of the Waterberg, with Sekoko Resources announcing it has poached two top executives from Namane Energy.
Union to strike at Xstrata
The National Union of Mineworkers will start a strike at Xstrata's operations across South Africa after a dispute over an employee share ownership programme.
Locals to get 10% of Zimplats
Local communities are to acquire a 10% stake in Implats' Zimbabwe unit Zimplats under an empowerment deal, says Implats CEO David Brown.
Anglo faces cash dilemma
Anglo American will swing into a $3.4bn cash positive situation but will lose up to 17% of its net asset value if Codelco exercises the option over its Chile copper operations, especially Los Bronces.
Rio Tinto defies gloom with record ore sales
Global miner Rio Tinto has brushed off fears of a global economic crisis, reporting record iron ore sales and a 5% jump in output for the third quarter.
Nogxina tipped for Mexico post
Former director-general at the Department of Mineral Resources, Sandile Nogxina, is tipped to be appointed South Africa’s next ambassador to Mexico.
Gold Fields venture suspends Kyrgyz drilling
Gold Fields' joint venture in Kyrgyzstan will suspend drilling after supporters of its exploration project in the Central Asian state have received death threats.
CRG’s court bid over revoked right starts
Central Rand Gold says it has started court proceedings in its bid to set aside the decision taken by die Minister of Mineral Resources to cancel its mining right.
Ex DMR official appointed as new DG
Cabinet has appointed Thibedi Ramontja, the current CEO of the Council for Geoscience, as new director-general for the Department of Mineral Resources.
ENRC requests Northam seat
The Kazakh metals producer wants its chief commercial director to take a position on Northam's board indicating it wants to up its participation in the South African platinum firm's affairs.